Staub is a household name in France and around the world for their black enamelled cookware, which has all the benefits of cast iron’namely the ability to absorb and retain intense heat, resulting in gorgeously browned food’but there is no special clean-up required. The enamelled finish prevents the pan from rusting, reacting to acidic foods,…
Shropshire-based Netherton Foundry specialises in spun iron cookware ‘ a more lightweight and heat-responsive alternative to cast iron. This material’s best feature is its ability to retain high levels of heat, which is key if you want to achieve beautifully crisp edges on your baked goods. The second best feature It lasts a lifetime. In…
This Jar Lifter from Gefumeans an end to burned fingers when canning and jarring. The non-slip special tongs featurean ergonomically-shaped grip that sits comfortably in your hand.Heat-resistant up to 170’C.
Though Jars Ceramistes is a family-run company that’s been around since 1857, their tableware is perfectly suited to contemporary needs. Their ceramics are very hard-wearing, able to resist cracks, fading, and the stress of dishwashers and microwaves. This is a result of an energy-saving manufacturing process that fires only once at 1285’C rather than the…
Mercer Culinary offers knives of a high professional grade at a very reasonable price. This Paring Knife from their Genesis range features a full tang which means the steel extends the full length of the handle. Fully forged from superior, high carbon, stain-free German steel, the taper-ground blade is very strong and resilient and is…
The Mauviel M’150B saucepan is made from 1.5mm thick French copper (90%), which maximises the unparalleled heat responsiveness of copper while being light enough to manoeuvre. The other 10% is made of stainless steel; unlike old-fashioned copper pans which are lined with tin, stainless steel does not need to be re-tinned every few years and…
This Staub Saute Pan is made of cast iron and is enamelled inside and out. The unique design of the ‘Chistera drop structure’ lid captures any condensation produced and distributes it evenly over the food, creating juicy tender meat and hearty aromatic vegetables. Cast iron cookware retains heat beautifully, keeping the dish warm long after…
Made in France, Staub cookware is loved by professional chefs and home cooks alike. This cocotte is made of thick cast iron ‘ a hard-wearing material capable of retaining high levels of heat, which allows for excellent browning and steam retention. Cast iron is also very versatile, suitable for all hobs including induction, the oven,…
Made in Portugal since 1951, Silampos pans anticipate the needs of home cooks. These casseroles are clad, from base to rim, with three layers of metal: non-reactive and induction-compatible stainless steel on the outside with a core of heat-responsive aluminium. This construction heats food uniformly and retains that heat well. The stainless steel is polished…
Since 1892, French company Berard has specialised in wooden products for the kitchen and table. These Olivewood Monaco Salad Servers are perfect for serving all kinds of leafy green salad, with a deep nook for catching large leaves. Olivewood is known for its warm hue and strong contrasting grain pattern. Its density also helps it…
This compact cake tester, with a loop for easy storage, lets you check the doneness of your cake the traditional way ‘ by seeing how many crumbs attach to the metal end. Just pierce the tester into the deepest part of the cake and at the tip, you’ll see a purple band that will become…
Every knife in Kai Shun’s Nagare range undergoes a highly sophisticated process which involves bonding flexible VG2 steel with hard VG10 steel, surrounded by 72 layers of Damascus steel that form a radial pattern. Besides looking beautiful, this construction provides excellent durability and prevents food from sticking to the sides of the blade as you…